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Phil Hughes dead: Australia batsman dies in hospital after being struck by ball

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Phillip Hughes, the Australia Test batsman struck on the head by a

ball two days ago, has died.

The 25-year-old passed away after injuries sustained while batting for

South Australia against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground

on Tuesday.

The England cricket team, who are currently in Sri Lanka for a one-day

series, have cancelled today's media conference after the shock death.

In a statement, Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said: "It is my

sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed

away. He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday.

"He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family

and close friends.

"As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest

sympathies to Phillip's family and friends at this incredibly sad

time. "Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes

family, players and staff be respected."

Mr Hughes, who had played 26 Tests, collapsed on the pitch after being

hit by a ball from pace bowler Sean Abbott as he attempted a pull

shot.

The batsman, who was wearing a protective helmet, was rushed to the

city's St Vincent's Hospital, where he underwent surgery and was being

monitored in the intensive care unit.

Cricket Australia confirmed on its official website that he had been

"struck on the back, lower left side of the head" with Dr Brukner

confirming he had suffered a "severe" injury. He later confirmed the

player never regained consciousness.

Tributes have been paid to the player, including those from Australian

Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who said he was "a young man living out

his dreams".

"His death is a very sad day for cricket and a heartbreaking day for

his family," he said. "What happened has touched millions of

Australians.

"For a young life to be cut short playing our national game seems a

shocking aberration. He was loved, admired and respected by his

teammates and by legions of cricket fans."

Credit: The Independent

Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku

I am a Ghanaian Broadcast Journalist/Writer who has an interest in General News, Sports, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle and many more.

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